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Worldwide Electric Bus Industry to 2027 – Proactive Government Initiatives Present Opportunities

DUBLIN, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Bus Market by Propulsion Type, Length, Range, Battery Capacity, and by Power Output: Global Opportunity…

DUBLIN, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Electric Bus Market by Propulsion Type, Length, Range, Battery Capacity, and by Power Output: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2020-2027» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Electric buses are driven by an electric motor that is powered with the help of on-board batteries. As these buses run completely on battery itself, they require re-charging once drained, unlike refueling in case of ICE buses. E-buses are extremely efficient over ICE buses in terms of power delivery, torque, maintenance as well as are pollution free. Therefore, electric buses are considered as the future of the public transport systems.

By region, Asia-Pacific dominates the market at present, followed by Europe, North America, and LAMEA. In the Asia-Pacific region, China dominated the global E-bus market in 2019, whereas South Korea is expected to grow at a significant rate in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.

The global e-bus market is segmented based on propulsion type, length, range, battery capacity, power output, and region. By propulsion type, the market is segmented into BEV, FCEV, and PHEV. Further, based on length, the market is segmented into less than 9 meters, 9-14 meters, and above 14 M. Based on range, the market is bifurcated into less than 200, and more than 200. Moreover, the market is segmented based on battery capacity into up to 400 kWh, and above 400 kWh. By power output, the market is split into up to 250kW and above 250 kW. Based on region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa (LAMEA) including country-level analysis for each region.

Key players operating in the global e-bus market are AB Volvo, Ankai Bus, BYD Company Ltd., Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S. A., Daimler AG, NFI Group Inc., Proterra, VDL GROEP BV, Yutong Group, and Zhongtong Bus Holdings Co., Ltd.

Key Benefits

This study presents the analytical depiction of the e-bus market along with the current trends and future estimations to depict the imminent investment pockets.
The overall market potential is determined to understand the profitable trends to enable stakeholders gain a stronger foothold in the market.
The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities with detailed impact analysis.
The current market is quantitatively analyzed from 2019 to 2027 to highlight the financial competency of the market.
Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of the buyers and suppliers.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Executive Summary
2.1. Cxo Perspective

Chapter 3: Market Overview
3.1. Market Definition and Scope
3.2. Key Findings
3.2.1. Top Impacting Factors
3.2.2. Top Investment Pockets
3.2.3. Top Winning Strategies
3.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.4. Market Share Analysis (2019)
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Drivers
3.5.1.1. Increase in Demand for Fuel-Efficient, High-Performance, and Low-Emission Buses
3.5.1.2. Stringent Government Rules and Regulations Toward Vehicle Emission
3.5.1.3. Reduction in Battery Prices
3.5.2. Restraints
3.5.2.1. High Manufacturing Cost
3.5.2.2. Low Fuel Economy & Serviceability
3.5.3. Opportunities
3.5.3.1. Technological Advancements
3.5.3.2. Proactive Government Initiatives

Chapter 4: Global E-Bus Market, by Propulsion Type
4.1. Overview
4.2. Battery Electric Vehicle (Bev)
4.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
4.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.3. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (Fcev)
4.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
4.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
4.4. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Phev)
4.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
4.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
4.4.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 5: Global E-Bus Market, by Length
5.1. Overview
5.2. Less Than 9 Meters
5.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
5.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.3.9-14 Meters
5.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
5.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.3.3. Market Analysis by Country
5.4. Above 14 Meters
5.4.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
5.4.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
5.4.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 6: Global E-Bus Market, by Range
6.1. Overview
6.2. Less Than 200 Miles
6.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
6.3. More Than 200 Miles
6.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
6.3.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 7: Global E-Bus Market, by Battery Capacity
7.1. Overview
7.2. Up to 400 Kwh
7.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
7.3. Above 400 Kwh
7.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
7.3.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 8: Global E-Bus Market, by Power Output
8.1. Overview
8.2. Up to 250Kw
8.2.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
8.2.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
8.2.3. Market Analysis by Country
8.3. Above 250 Kw
8.3.1. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
8.3.2. Market Size and Forecast, by Region
8.3.3. Market Analysis by Country

Chapter 9: E-Bus Market, by Region
9.1. Overview
9.2. North America
9.3. Europe
9.4. Asia-Pacific
9.5. LAMEA

Chapter 10: Company Profiles
10.1. Ab Volvo
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Company Snapshot
10.1.3. Operating Business Segments
10.1.4. Product Portfolio
10.1.5. Business Performance
10.1.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.2. Ankai Bus
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Company Snapshot
10.2.3. Operating Business Segments
10.2.4. Product Portfolio
10.2.5. Business Performance
10.2.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.3. Byd Company Ltd.
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Company Snapshot
10.3.3. Operating Business Segments
10.3.4. Product Portfolio
10.3.5. Business Performance
10.3.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.4. Caf, Construcciones Y Auxiliar De Ferrocarriles, S. A.
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Company Snapshot
10.4.3. Operating Business Segments
10.4.4. Product Portfolio
10.4.5. Business Performance
10.4.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.5. Daimler AG
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Company Snapshot
10.5.3. Operating Business Segments
10.5.4. Product Portfolio
10.5.5. Business Performance
10.5.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.6. Nfi Group Inc.
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Company Snapshot
10.6.3. Operating Business Segments
10.6.4. Product Portfolio
10.6.5. Business Performance
10.6.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.7. Proterra
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Company Snapshot
10.7.3. Product Portfolio
10.7.4. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.8. Vdl Groep Bv
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Company Snapshot
10.8.3. Operating Business Segments
10.8.4. Product Portfolio
10.8.5. Business Performance
10.8.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments
10.9. Yutong Group
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Company Snapshot
10.9.3. Product Portfolio
10.9.4. Business Performance
10.10. Zhongtong Bus Holdings Co. Ltd.
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Company Snapshot
10.10.3. Operating Business Segments
10.10.4. Product Portfolio
10.10.5. Business Performance
10.10.6. Key Strategic Moves and Developments

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EV Battery Tech Unveils the IoniX Pro Smart Wall™ Series

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. (the «Company» or «EV Battery Tech») (CSE: ACDC) is pleased to announce its plans to launch the Ionix Pro «Smart Wall™» series
(the «Smart Wall™series»).

After considerable research and development, EV Battery Tech is pleased to unveil its Smart Wall™ series, which the Company intends to launch in Q1 of 2021. The Smart Wall™ series will consist of sustainable Energy Storage…

With the ESS market projected to grow to almost $550 Billion by 2035, the space is just in its infancy.

«The ESS market has not even begun to scratch the surface» said EV Battery Tech CEO Bryson Goodwin. «Our products are expected to be some of the most sophisticated ESS products to hit the market with technologies driven by artificial intelligence. We hope to quickly become a market leader in North America and then expand globally,» continued Goodwin.

The initial products will be focused on home, office and industrial use, custom tailored to maximize the value for customers in each market segment.

Telsa has paved the way for such products in North America with their «Powerwall» series, however the Company is confident it will be able to deliver superior products at lower prices. Thanks to its AI-driven Battery Management System («BMS»), the Smart Wall™ series is designed to optimize ESS power management and consumption. Through machine learning, the AI-enabled BMS has learned and continues to improve though millions of hours monitoring batteries that are currently used across the globe.

«Our BMS System is one of the most advanced battery technologies that exists in the battery space today,» said Mr. Goodwin.

«We wanted to end this year by giving our shareholders a sneak peek into what is to come and finish the year off with a bang!»

«We wish everyone a safe New Year’s and the very best for 2021» concluded Mr. Goodwin.

On behalf of the Company,

Bryson Goodwin, Chief Executive Officer

Email: info@evbattery.tech

About EV Battery Tech

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Corp. is a blockchain and battery technology company with revolutionary, patented Battery Management Systems (BMS) designed to meet the growing demand for scalable, smart solutions for the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle (EV) and Energy Storage Solution (ESS) markets. The company has committed to assisting global recycling solutions by offering recycling initiatives using their technology to analyze and fully refurbish used batteries.

Further information about the Company is available on its website (https://www.evbattery.tech).

The CSE (operated by CNSX Markets Inc.) has neither approved nor disapproved of the contents of this press release.

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this news release includes certain information and statements about management’s view of future events, expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward looking statements. These statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements and information can be identified by the use of words such as «expects», «intends», «is expected», «potential», «suggests» or variations of such words or phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results «may», «could», «should», «would», «might» or «will» be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: the timeline of the Company’s launch of its Smart Wall™ series; the anticipated growth of the ESS market; the development and performance of the Company’s products, including its BMS and Smart Wall™ series; the pricing of the Smart Wall™ series; the Company’s plans to commercialize its Smart Wall™ series; and the Company’s belief that it will be able to deliver competitive products to those of Tesla at lower prices. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurances that the expectations of any forward-looking statement will prove to be correct. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

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Luggage Store Packs Up Another 5-Star Rating from Top Consumer Reviews

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TopConsumerReviews.com once again awarded their highest five-star rating to eBags, a trusted name among retailers that sell Luggage.

Luggage is a catch-all term used to describe everything a person could need for traveling with their belongings: ranging from compact backpacks to large hard-sided cases and everything in between. Shoppers’ preferences for luggage are influenced by many factors; someone traveling Europe on a budget would need very different gear than someone who frequently flies for short business trips, for example. Plus, there’s the style factor to consider: brightly-colored suitcases are less likely to be accidentally taken by another traveler, some people really enjoy having luggage made by high-end brands, and so on. Regardless of the type or style of luggage, a customer’s best bet is to begin the search online. With many more options to choose from, all from the convenience of home, the internet makes it quick and easy — fun, even! — to find the right luggage for every circumstance.

«For over two decades, eBags has been one of the top names in the online luggage industry,» according to Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. «You’d have a hard time finding another retailer with nearly four million customer reviews and 35 million bags sold. At the same time, their online shopping experience is smooth and doesn’t overwhelm, despite having so many suitcases, carry-ons and other luggage to choose from. We found that eBags’ pricing is extremely competitive, even more so when you factor in the regular discounts and promotions they offer, as well as their free shipping on all orders over $49. eBags is our favorite online destination for buying luggage of all types, and we’re pleased to once again give this retailer our highest recommendation in 2020.»

To find out more about eBags and other Luggage Stores, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Luggage category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/best-luggage-stores/.

About eBags
eBags was founded in 1998 for one simple reason: to create better travel experiences, no matter the journey.. With more than 20 years in the industry, the company has received more than 3 million reviews over more than 35 million bags shipped. Acquired by Samsonite in 2017, eBags continues to be 100% devoted to maintaining their customers’ momentum through excellent customer service and top-quality merchandise.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Luggage Stores to Travel Insurance and Expedited Passports, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Colonial Toyota helps people understand the new 2021 Sienna hybrid minivan

Milford, Conn., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Toyota class of 2021 has really been one of the most exciting groups of vehicles in quite some time. By and large, the automaker has put a lot of effort in making its lineup more fuel-efficient overall. Not only has Toyota introduced a new hybrid crossover SUV, but they also reimagined one of its most popular platforms with a standard hybrid engine. If there has to be a headline about the story of the 2021 Toyota lineup, it would be the changes…

Every 2021 Toyota Sienna will be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that will make 245 net horsepower. When the 2021 Sienna is compared to the 2020 version, last year’s Sienna makes more horsepower. However, both versions of the popular Toyota minivan will be able to tow up to 5,000 pounds and both model years of the Sienna are available with all-wheel-drive.

While the 2021 Toyota Sienna is slightly smaller overall compared to the 2020 version, passengers in all three rows of the new model will retain excellent legroom dimensions. The driver and front passenger in the 2021 Toyota Sienna will have up to 40.3 inches to stretch their legs, leaving people in the second and third rows with 39.7 and 38.7 inches, respectively. In terms of cargo volume, a properly configured 2021 Sienna will make up to 101 cubic-feet available. This might be less than what the 2020 model offered, but it will still be plenty of room for hauling cargo.

Finally, Toyota continued to make the 2021 Sienna one of the most technologically advanced minivans in its class. Like the 2021 model, the new Toyota minivan will offer a smartphone-compatible infotainment system and a high-speed 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot on all trim grades.

Anyone can view the entire Colonial Toyota inventory by visiting the dealership’s website, http://www.colonialtoyotact.com. The showroom is located 470 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460. Customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2021 Toyota Sienna today by calling, 203-403-6890.

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Night of Lights OC Celebrates the New Year with PAW Patrol and a Salute to Community Heroes Night with FREE Admission for Healthcare and Frontline Workers

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Winter Fest OC’s Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience will celebrate the New Year with special guests from PAW Patrol, and a salute to community heroes night on Jan. 10. Visitors can safely celebrate the new year with a mile-long drive featuring more than 1 million lights, winter scenery, special effects such as snow flurries and bubbles, and animated light shows and tunnels synchronized to either holiday favorites or rocking New Year’s music through the car radio. The magical and immersive winter wonderland drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center is open nightly through Jan. 10 with time sessions from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

«We are excited to end our Night of Lights OC run with a special thank you to our community heroes with healthcare and frontline workers,» said Mark Entner, executive producer of Night of Lights OC. «Their selfless efforts have been and continue to be truly amazing to get us all through this global pandemic. We couldn’t think of a better way to end our inaugural Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience than inviting them as our special guests on our last night on January 10th.»

PAW Patrol Special Guests
Families will be delighted to have the opportunity to see either Chase, Skye or Marshall at Night of Lights OC each night in January. One special PAW Patrol guest will be welcoming visitors while they safely drive through the Hall of Presents.

January 10th: Salute to Community Heroes with Healthcare and Frontline Workers
On Sunday, January 10, Night of Lights OC will honor local community heroes with healthcare and frontline workers. Eligible guests can use the online code «HERO» to register online for a limited number of FREE tickets for this special night. Guests must show relevant ID for onsite verification with their online ticket for Jan. 10.

Pre-Order and On-Site In-Car Food Treats
Seasonal favorite treats are available before entering the Night of Lights OC experience through pre-order when purchasing tickets. Hot cocoa, cinnamon sugar donuts, as well as Mom’s Bake Shoppe cookie buckets and brownies, tamales, ‘Family 4 Pack’ meals, and much more. Food is available to order online by 10 a.m. on the date of admission and can be picked up prior to entering the drive-thru experience in front of the Pacific Amphitheatre. Seasonal food favorites are also available on-site in front of the Pacific Amphitheatre as an option for drive-thru ordering and pick-up.

WHEN: Night of Lights OC continues every night now through Jan. 10. with time sessions from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

TICKETS & PRICING: Entry to the event is through online ticket purchases only at NightOfLightsOC.com with limited reservations available per time session. Special New Year pricing is available on select days and times starting at $39.99 per vehicle (up to five people). Larger vehicle tickets (six to nine people) start at $59.99 on select nights. Vehicle height is limited to 8 feet or less, due to the light tunnels.

CONTACT: For more information, visit NightOfLightsOC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NightofLightsOC.

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Christmas Road Trips Down Compared to a Year Ago Though Many Americans Still Hit the Road, Arrivalist Data Shows

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Christmas road trip travel was down more than 25% this year, but more people traveled for this holiday than for Thanksgiving, which was down 35% compared to last year.

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Arrivalist’s Daily Travel Index shows that road trip volume over the Christmas holiday was 27.8% lower than during the same period in 2019. The only exception to the downturn was on Christmas Eve, which saw the same level of road trip departures as the same day last year.

«There was a brief period – on Christmas Eve – where we saw road trips reach 2019 levels, but it was short-lived and may have had more to do with Christmas Eve falling on a Thursday this year rather than on a Tuesday last year,» said Cree Lawson, Founder & CEO of Arrivalist.

Day by Day Fluctuations in Arrivalist’s Daily Travel Index

Arrivalist’s findings take the day-of-week changes between 2019 and 2020 into consideration. The periods compared were December 20, 2019 (Friday) to December 29, 2019 (Sunday) versus December 18, 2020 (Friday) to December 27, 2020 (Sunday). The data was compiled from road trips of 50 miles or more. Road trips of less than 50 miles and travel completed by plane are not included in the calculations. Arrivalist will continue releasing updates on holiday travel through the weekend at www.Arrivalist.com/Daily-Travel-Index.

Some States Nearly at 2019 Levels

Outside of Hawaii and Alaska, the contiguous states which stood out for having close to the same volume of road trips originating there in 2020 as 2019 included:

Florida (-10.3%)
South Dakota (-16.3%)
Louisiana (-17.7%)
North Dakota (-19.2%)
Oklahoma (-19.3%)
Colorado (-19.5%)
Montana (-19.5%)

Greatest Impact in the Northeast

Road trip activity varied greatly by state over the holiday. Nearly all states in the Northeast saw around half the road trip activity of the prior year. States with the greatest reduction in road trip activity included:

Vermont (-52.9%)
Connecticut (-44.8%)
New Hampshire (-43.1%)
Rhode Island (-42.7%)
Delaware (-42.6%)
Massachusetts (-41.9%)
Pennsylvania (-41.9%)

The Daily Travel Index was designed as a free online resource available on Arrivalist’s website to provide the travel industry with insights to help plot its path to recovery during the Covid-19 pandemic. Site visitors can view trends in travel year-over-year by origin market and by mileage bands. Additionally, a customized Daily Travel Index is available to clients, which allows them to compare activity in their market to a nationwide index.

How the Data is Calculated

Arrivalist’s methodology is based on a representative balanced panel of GPS signals representing road trips taken specifically in cars (excluding travel by air). A trip is measured as one where the user has traveled a minimum of 50 miles and spent a minimum of two hours at the destination. Commuter travel or other frequently repeated trips—i.e., cargo deliveries or other reoccurring activities—are excluded from the Daily Travel Index.

About Arrivalist

Arrivalist is the leading location intelligence platform in the travel industry. The company uses multiple location data sets to provide actionable insights on consumer behavior, competitive share, media effectiveness, and market trends. Over 200 travel marketers, including 100 cities, 40 U.S. states, and four of the top 10 U.S. theme parks, use these insights to inform media strategy, operations, and destination development. Arrivalist is headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco and Toronto.

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Lake Charles Toyota Contributes a $5,000 Scholarship to the SOWELA School of Transportation

LAKE CHARLES, La., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lake Charles Toyota, a dealership located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, recently presented a check for a $5,000 scholarship towards the SOWELA School of Transportation. Dr. William Mayo, the Dean of the School of Transportation & Applied Technology, Corey Tarver, the General Manager of Lake Charles Toyota and Dr. Neil Aspinwall, the Chancellor of the SOWELA Technical Community College were in attendance at this check presentation. This scholarship helps give low to moderate income students enrolled in the Automotive Maintenance Technology Program at the SOWELA School of Transportation the opportunity to pursue a career within the automotive industry.

The Automotive Maintenance Technology Program at the SOWELA School of Transportation is a two-year program that provides students with the necessary training and skills to become certified in the automotive industry. Many graduates become mechanics, repair mechanics or choose to enter other specialized fields within the automotive industry. Students that graduate from this program will be immediately employable at local dealerships as well as automotive maintenance and repair companies. Nearly 15% of Lake Charles Toyota’s Service Center are graduates of the SOWELA Automotive Maintenance Technology Program.

Lake Charles Toyota is proud to contribute a scholarship each year to the SOWELA School of Transportation to help prospective students chase their dreams. Over the past nine years of contributions, Lake Charles Toyota has given over $50,000 towards this local technical community college. Students interested in learning more about the Automotive Maintenance Technology Program at the SOWELA School of Transportation are encouraged to check out the technical community college’s website at http://www.sowela.edu.

Lake Charles Toyota is located at 3905 Gerstner Memorial Drive in Lake Charles, La. Individuals that would like to learn more about the dealership and the services it provides can browse its website at http://www.lakecharlestoyota.com or contact the dealership directly at 337-419-2993.

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PGA Southeast Florida Chapter Names Paul Clivio, Director of Golf at St. Andrews Country Club, 2020 Golf Professional of The Year

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Southeast Florida Chapter named <a target="_blank"…

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Southeast Florida Chapter named Paul Clivio, Director of Golf at St. Andrews Country Club, as the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year. The Golf Professional of the Year is the highest level of recognition awarded to an individual.

Recipients earn the award based on the following criteria serving fellow professionals within the Chapter: Helping to further education and train; Leadership; Ability to inspire; Contributions to building the image of both the PGA Professional and the PGA of America; Promotion of the game of golf; and Contributions benefiting the advancement of the value of the PGA Professional within our industry.

Clivio began his leadership with the PGA six years ago after being elected as Secretary. He served two years as Secretary and two years as Vice-President before being elected as President for the 2018-2019 year. Clivio has served as the primary voice and voting representative for the SE Florida Chapter on the Board and has been involved with planning annual meetings. With his knowledge and expertise, Clivio planned educational meetings and discussions for his chapter. After his time on the Chapter Board Clivio was elected as Secretary of the South Florida PGA, the 3rd largest section in the country. He is currently holding the positions of South Florida PGA Vice President & Secretary.

Clivio has been recognized many times for his out of the box thinking and his continuous efforts and commitment to developing a successful golf program over the past 25 years. In 2019 Clivio was the recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, 2017 Callaway Golf Professional of the year, Master Staff Professional for Callaway Golf, Two-time award winner of the CMAA Idea Fair in Golf Operations 2015 & 2017 and the 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 Platinum Award for top 100 Golf Shops in America and the 2020 Best of the Best Golf Shops by the Association of Golf Merchandisers. For eight years in a row Clivio received the Distinguished Achievement Award from BoardRoom Magazine for his exceptional contribution to the member experience.

In 2019 Clivio also received the «Ace in the Hole» Award from America’s Healthiest Clubs. He was featured in their monthly digital publication Passion, which is designed to recognize individuals for their contributions to the betterment of the industry through wellness. Clivio was honored as one of «eight game-changers, innovators and passionate club managers & department heads that are shaping the future of the private club industry.»

«Paul is recognized throughout the country for his unparalleled commitment to promoting golf and to enhancing the future of golf professionals through education, training and community service. We are very fortunate to have him on our staff for more than 25 years leading the way in providing the levels of member satisfaction,» said Rick Dente, General Manger C.C.M. & C.O.O. at St. Andrews Country Club. «Paul continues to set benchmarks in the industry and this most recent recognition is a testament to his dedication to serving his team, the community and the members of St. Andrews.»

About St. Andrews Country Club

St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, resident-only Distinguished Club of the World ranked in the Top Ten of America’s Healthiest Club’s is internationally recognized for magnificent estate residences. Two 18-hole championship golf courses; an Arnold Palmer Signature Design® and a new Tommy Fazio II, coupled with a comprehensive Golf Performance Center with indoor hitting bay, private practice area, V1 Digital Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Monitor® technologies, and a Callaway Golf® branded club fitting area makes this club a golfer’s haven. St. Andrews also features an award-winning stand-alone spa and salon, a separate fitness and tennis center, and a 125,000 square foot Clubhouse, and five dining venues. A pristine recreation & aquatic center features three pools, poolside dining, Splash Club and state-of-the-art playground equipment, and air-conditioned game room. St. Andrews has played host to numerous PGA golf exhibitions led by touring pros such as Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, and is the home course to LPGA Touring Professional and resident Morgan Pressel. Please visit http://www.standrewscc.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.

Media Contact

Kristen Pfeifer, St. Andrews Country Club, 5614706571, kpfeifer@standrewscc.com

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ABX Air Pilots Ratify Amended Collective Bargaining Agreement

WILMINGTON, Ohio, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today the ABX Air, Inc. pilots, represented by the Airline Professionals Association, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1224 (Local 1224) ratified an amendment to their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with ABX Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group.

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«It has been a long struggle to achieve this agreement, but we believe it will establish a platform for ABX Air’s growth and the improvement of our pilot careers in the expanding crew, maintenance and insurance (CMI) environment,» stated Local 1224 President Tim Jewell.

The current collective bargaining agreement became amendable on December 31, 2014. «With the completion of these negotiations, ABX Air and its pilot group can now fully focus on the road ahead with a singularity of purpose and resolve to grow our airline and continue to provide our customers with the superior performance they know and deserve,» added Jewell.

The amended CBA passed a pilot vote by a 92 percent margin, with 93 percent of the pilot group participating in the referendum. The agreement will take effect on January 1, 2021 and has a six-year duration.

The Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224 represents pilots from six airlines operating across the country.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Amanda Bledsoe, Communications Director
abledsoe@apa1224.org
937-382-0201 ext. 8790

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2020 Kia Telluride Wins World Car of the Year Award for 2020

MOOSIC, Pa., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When the World Car Awards jury assembled to award their favorite vehicles from the 2020 model year, many vehicles were considered. The highest honor the World Car Awards bestows is the Car of the Year award. The competition for the award ended with the Kia Telluride being declared the victor.

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The 2020 Kia Telluride competes in the market with other mid-size crossover SUVs, including the Hyundai Palisade from the same corporate family. The World Car Awards jury convened for the fifteenth time when the Telluride was selected, making the Kia SUV part of an exclusive group of award winners.

The model was likely selected as the winner because of its styling, advanced safety equipment, interior technology and other comfort and convenience features. Both the 2020 Kia Telluride and the Kia Soul EV, the winner of the 2020 Urban Car of the Year, brought the Korean automaker recognition from the World Car Awards.

Although the electric vehicle version of the Kia Soul is not currently in stock at the Performance Kia dealership, the gasoline-powered Kia Soul is available. The same dealership can also order in the Kia Telluride for shoppers interested in the model, otherwise, there are not presently any Kia Telluride models on the Performance Kia dealership lot.

Car shoppers interested in learning more about the Kia Telluride, Kia Soul or any other Kia vehicle are encouraged to contact the dealership. The dealership can be reached by phone at (570) 291-5271, online at https://www.performancekiapa.com/ or on location at 4225 Birney Avenue in Moosic, Pennsylvania, 18507.

Media Contact

Corey Kime, Performance Kia, (570) 487-5000, ckime@rosadogroup.com

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